I picked up an atari 2600 and nintendo this weekend. Both systems came with the console, game pads and power supply, nothing else. I remember as a kid my atari connected to a switch which connected to the back of the TV to the two screws that the antenna connected. I have a modern TV with only coax in. I have a pelican switch box so that I can hook up multi came systems. Do they still make RF switches? Or what do I need to hook these systems up to my TV? Much thanks to any who answer.

Well, for a nintendo if you look at the side of the console there are 2 RCA jacks for video and sound. You can also hook up your NES console with any standard Nintendo RF adapter. The 2600 is also pretty easy to hook up. If you look at the cord comming out of your Atari you'll notice that it is an RCA plug, however this is actually a coaxial connection. Head on down to radio shack or hit up ebay and get an RCA to Coaxial adapter and then just plug it into your Antenna jack on your TV.Another alternative for you 2600 is to modify it to output a composite signal, google this for more information.

Hey thanks guys. Looks like ebay saves the day. Hooked up the nintendo and all I get is flashing colors. So I'll have to take it apart and give it a good cleaning to see if that will help. I will look into the idea of converting the atari as I would like to use the switch box I have as opposed to adding the rf switch.

The NES and the 2600 do NOT use the same switchbox. The NES uses an automated switch, like modern systems do, based on RF. The 2600 (and all systems pretty much prior to NES) use a manual switchbox. You can't use the same one on both.

What you can use, however, for the 2600 is this:

That little adapter can be had at Radio Shack or similar for a couple of bucks and will dramatically improve the picture over what your 25 year old switchbox could provide.

For the NES, best use is the RCA jacks that are on the console itself. I know, most people ignore them, but they are there to be used.

The NES and the 2600 do NOT use the same switchbox. The NES uses an automated switch, like modern systems do, based on RF. The 2600 (and all systems pretty much prior to NES) use a manual switchbox. You can't use the same one on both.

What you can use, however, for the 2600 is this:

That little adapter can be had at Radio Shack or similar for a couple of bucks and will dramatically improve the picture over what your 25 year old switchbox could provide.

For the NES, best use is the RCA jacks that are on the console itself. I know, most people ignore them, but they are there to be used.

I can attest to this.. i modded one of mine for coax, and it works awesome